Water Bill Calculator Zambia
Estimate Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation (LWSC) and NWASCO-regulated stepped water tariffs in ZMW (Menshi).
Water Bill Calculator Zambia
Methodology
Stepped water consumption tiers: 0–6 m³ at K6.20/m³, 6–30 m³ at K12.80/m³, >30 m³ at K21.50/m³, plus 30% sewerage surcharge.
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
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Formula basis
The formula is shown openly and no country rate is inserted automatically.
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Your estimate
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Water Utility Billing Slabs in Zambia
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
How is the water bill calculated in Zambia?
Water bills in Zambia are billed per cubic meter (1 m³ = 1,000 litres) across progressive consumption blocks, alongside municipal sewerage/sanitation surcharges and meter rental.
How many litres are in one cubic meter of water?
One cubic meter (1 m³) equals exactly 1,000 litres.
Are sewerage treatment fees included?
Where applicable, municipal sewerage and sanitation fees are assessed as a percentage of clean water consumption charges.